Pill Testing: They Were Wrong – The Facts
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How Childhood Maltreatment Fuels AOD Issues and Mental Health Crises
While the carefree days of childhood are supposed to be a time of joy and wonder, the harsh reality is that too many young lives are marred by abuse, neglect, and exposure to toxic substances. A sobering new study from the University of Sydney has shed light on the long-lasting mental health consequences of such
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Social Media – the New Gateway to Teen Drug Use? What You Need to Know
Just when we thought we had a handle on teen substance abuse (we did NOT), along comes social media to throw a digital wrench in the works. It turns out those shiny apps on our kids’ phones aren’t just for sharing selfies and dance videos – they’re inadvertently serving as virtual gateways to drug and
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Text Message Intervention Boosts Vaping Cessation in Teens
E-cigarette use among adolescents has become a widespread public health concern. Despite the known harms of nicotine exposure, there has been a lack of empirically tested interventions aimed at helping teens quit vaping. A recent randomised clinical trial investigated the effectiveness of a tailored, interactive text message program designed to promote vaping cessation among adolescents.
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Experts Warn Against Normalising Alcohol with Zero-Alcohol Drinks for Teens
The increasing popularity of zero-alcohol beverages among teenagers has raised significant concerns about the potential normalisation of alcohol consumption. A world-first Australian study, led by Leon Booth from the George Institute for Global Health and commissioned by the Cancer Council, highlights the potential risks these products pose to adolescent health and calls for stricter regulations.
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Substance Use Incurring Violence Starts Here: Health Care Needs and Costs for Children Exposed to Prenatal Substance Use to Adulthood
Importance Children exposed to substance use during pregnancy have increased health needs but whether these are influenced by engagement in out-of-home care is uncertain. Objective: To evaluate the association between substance use during pregnancy, out-of-home care and hospitalization utilization, and costs from birth up to age 20 years. Design, Setting, and Participants: This was a
The Impact of Parental Drinking on Children
An article from Medium examines the impact of parental drinking habits on children. It highlights that children are highly observant and can be influenced by their parents’ behaviour, including their alcohol consumption. The piece cites studies showing that children who grow up in households where drinking is frequent are more likely to develop similar habits
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Parent Texts Impact College Drinking Habits
College students’ drinking habits are significantly influenced by communication with their parents, a dynamic that demands urgent scrutiny. The findings underline the necessity for robust preventive measures and strict regulations. Legalising or normalising alcohol consumption on campus without addressing these parental influences is recklessly negligent. Parental Communication as a Preventive Tool: The study reveals the powerful
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Substance Use & Family Violence: ‘Permission’ Policies vs the Rights of the Child
With a growing voice for greater permission for illicit substance use in some cultures and entrenched addiction for profit industries like Big Alcohol and Big Cannabis, where should the policy priorities lie? View PDF
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Family connectedness, particularly at meal times – excellent protective factor
Family connectedness, particularly at meal times – excellent protective factor: The scientists are catching up – Research confirms what all community minded and family valuing people know. Family togetherness is a key to not only better health and well-being, but also building resilience into the emerging adult – resilience that can make it easier for them
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